Lessee agrees to pay, and to
indemnify and hold Lessor and its successors and assigns harmless from any and all Taxes (other than taxes payable with respect to the rent or earnings arising out of this Agreement and income taxes as a result of the use of the Aircraft by Lessor
or its affiliates) imposed, levied or withheld against, upon or from Lessor, Lessee, the Airframe, any Engine or any Part thereof arising out of or in any manner connected with the Airframe, any Engine, or any Part thereof, or upon the leasing,
possession, repossession, use, operation, repair, maintenance, overhaul, or return of any thereof, or upon or with respect to this Lease imposed by any government entity in any country, state or political subdivision thereof in which Lessee operates
the Aircraft or any other aircraft, or otherwise carries on any business activity, unless, and to the extent only that, any such Taxes are being contested by Lessee in good faith and by appropriate proceedings and only so long as such proceedings do
not involve any danger of the sale, forfeiture, or loss of all or any portion of the Airframe, any Engine or any Part. In case any report or return is required to be made with respect to any obligation of Lessee under or arising out of this
Section 20, Lessee shall make such report or return in a timely fashion and in such manner as will show the title of the Aircraft to be in Lessor, and send a copy of such report or return to Lessor. Lessor shall, at Lessee’s expense, take
such action as Lessee may reasonably request in writing with respect to such asserted liability, and if requested by Lessee and upon the prior payment to Lessor by Lessee of an amount equal to such Tax, shall make payment of such Tax under protest,